Laksa Johor @ Plaza Larkin

Set inside the Medan Selera MARA at Plaza Larkin (often referred to as Selera Johor), this massive food bazaar houses between 30 to 40 stalls right next to the Larkin Wet Market. Forget fancy plating; this clean, airy hawker center is where locals actually eat. Operating daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the space gets slammed during peak hours, but friendly local staff clear tables with impressive speed. It is a highly practical stop for travelers, located directly across the road from Larkin Sentral.

The undisputed heavyweight champion here is Gerai No. 1 (run by Rossila Catering), famous for its traditional Laksa Johor. For a highly affordable RM8, you get an authentic bowl featuring the signature spaghetti noodles drenched in a remarkably thick fish gravy. The Muslim-owned stall does not cut corners, finishing the dish with crucial, aromatic herbs like daun kesum and selasih to nail that complex heritage flavor profile.

If you want to branch out, the rest of the food court delivers heavy hitters. Diners consistently shout out the Mee Rebus—which leans toward a sweeter sauce profile—alongside local staples like Kacang Pool and exceptionally soft Roti Canai. Driving here is relatively painless with paid basement parking available, but take note: you must have a Touch 'n Go (TnG) card to scan in. Alternatively, you can park across the street at the bus terminal and walk over.